How to Select and Size a Soft Starter for a Motor
How to size a soft starter correctly by full-load current, IEC 60947-4-2 duty class, starting torque against the load, control method, wiring topology and...
| Motor power kW | Rated current In (A) | Part number | Stock | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 | 170 | 1SFA898111R7000 | In stock | $2,478.70 |
| 110 | 210 | 1SFA898112R7000 | In stock | $2,768.52 |
| 132 | 250 | 1SFA898113R7000This part | In stock | $3,004.19 |
| 160 | 300 | 1SFA898114R7000 | In stock | $3,739.17 |
| 200 | 370 | 1SFA898115R7000 | Low stock | $4,550.92 |
The ABB PSTX250-600-70 soft starter (SKU 1SFA898113R7000) is a 250 A, 3-pole electronic reduced voltage starter designed for 208–600 V AC supply systems, delivering controlled motor ramp-up and ramp-down for loads up to 132 kW. Part of ABB's advanced PSTX series, the PSTX250-600-70 provides precise torque and current control to eliminate mechanical stress during starting, protect driven machinery, and reduce peak demand on the supply network.
The PSTX250-600-70 is engineered for demanding industrial motor starting applications where controlled acceleration and deceleration are critical. Typical applications include:
The PSTX series' wide voltage range (208–600 V AC) makes the PSTX250-600-70 suitable for both 400 V European and 480 V North American industrial networks within a single unit, simplifying global procurement and spare-parts management.
Q: What is the maximum motor power the PSTX250-600-70 can handle?
A: The PSTX250-600-70 supports motors up to 132 kW at its rated 250 A current and within the 208–600 V AC supply range.
Q: What control voltage does the PSTX250-600-70 require?
A: The control circuit accepts 110–250 V, accommodating both 110 V and 230 V control supplies without requiring a separate transformer in most installations.
Q: Is the PSTX250-600-70 suitable for use in North America?
A: Yes. The unit carries CSA certification and its supply voltage range covers 208 V, 480 V, and 600 V systems common in Canadian and US facilities.
Q: Does this soft starter comply with RoHS and REACH directives?
A: Yes. The PSTX250-600-70 is both RoHS and REACH compliant, as well as CE marked for the European market and CCC certified for China.
| Product Net Width | 258 mm |
|---|---|
| Product Net Height | 470 mm |
| Product Net Depth / Length | 279 mm |
| Product Net Weight | 15.5 kg |
| Rated Operational Voltage | 208 ... 600 V AC |
|---|---|
| Rated Control Supply Voltage (Us) | 100 ... 250 V AC |
| Rated Control Circuit Voltage (Uc) | 24 V DC |
| Rated Frequency (f) | 50/60 Hz, Main Circuit 50 / 60 Hz |
| Rated Operational Power - In-Line Connection (Pe) | (230 V) 75 kW, (400 V) 132 kW, (500 V) 160 kW |
| Rated Operational Current - In-Line Connection (Ie) | 250 A |
| Rated Operational Power - Inside Delta Connection | at 230 V 132 kW, at 400 V 220 kW, at 500 V 295 kW |
| Rated Operational Current - Inside Delta Connection | 430 A |
| Service Factor Percentage | 100 % |
| Overload Protection | Built-in electronic overload protection |
| Integrated Electronic Overload | Yes |
| Starting Capacity at Maximum Rated Current Ie | 4xIe for 10s |
| Ramp Time | 1 ... 120 s |
| Initial Voltage During Start | 10 ... 99 % |
| Step Down Voltage Special Ramp | 100 ... 10 % |
| Current Limit Function | 1.5 ... 7.5 xle |
| Switch for Inside Delta Connection | Yes |
| Run Signal Relay | Yes |
| By-pass Signal Relay | Yes |
| Fault Signal Relay | Yes |
| Overload Signal Relay | Yes |
| Analog Outputs | 0…10 V, 0…20 mA, 4…20 mA |
| Signal Indication Ready to Start/Standby ON (LED) | Green |
| Signal Indication Running R (LED) | Green |
| Signal Indication Protection (LED) | Yellow |
| Signal Indication Fault (LED) | Red |
| Communication | Modbus-RTU; Modbus-TCP; Ethernet-IP; EtherCAT; DeviceNet; CANopen; Profibus; Profinet; BACnet-IP; BACnet-MSTP |
| Degree of Protection | acc. to IEC 60529, IEC 60947-1, EN 60529 Main Terminals IP00 |
| Terminal Type | Main Circuit: Bars |
| Connecting Capacity Main Circuit | Hole Diameter 10.2 mm |
| Connecting Capacity Control Circuit | Rigid 1 x 2.5 mm² |
| Connecting Capacity Supply Circuit | Rigid 1 x 2.5 |
| Tightening Torque | Main Circuit 25 N·m |
| Product Main Type | PSTX250 |
| Function | Auto phase sequence detection, Automatic restart, Current limit, Current limit ramp, Dual current limit, Dynamic brake, Electricity metering, Electronic overload Time-to-cool, Emergency mode, Event log, Full voltage start, Jog with slow speed, forward and reverse, Keypad password, Kick start, Limp mode with two-phase motor control if one set of thyristors is shorted, Motor heating, Pre-start function, Pump cleaning, Real time clock, Sequence start, Soft start with torque control, Soft start with voltage ramp, Soft stop with torque control, Soft stop with voltage ramp, Stand still brake, Start reverse (external contactors), Thyristor runtime measurement, Torque limit, Voltage sags detection |
| Protection Function | Bypass open protection; Current imbalance protection; Current underload protection; Dual overload (separate overload for start and run); Earth fault protection / ground fault protection; Electronic overload protection, EOL; Extension IO failure protection; Fieldbus failure protection; HMI failure protection; Locked rotor protection; Max number of starts/hour; Over voltage protection; Phase reversal protection; Power factor underload protection; PT-100 connection; PTC connection; Too long current limit protection; Too long start time protection; Under voltage protection; User defined protection; Voltage imbalance protection |
| Warning Details | Current imbalance warning; Current underload warning; Electronic overload Time-to-trip; EOL warning; Faulty fan warning; Locked rotor warning; Motor runtime limit warning; Over voltage warning; Phase loss warning (for standby); Power factor underload warning; Short circuit warning (for Limp mode); THD(U) - Total Harmonic Distortion warning; Thyristor overload warning (SCR); Under voltage warning; Voltage imbalance warning |
| Horsepower Rating UL/CSA | (200 ... 208 V AC) Three Phase 75 Hp, (220 ... 240 V AC) Three Phase 100 Hp, (440 ... 480 V AC) Three Phase 200 Hp, (550 ... 600 V AC) Three Phase 250 Hp |
|---|---|
| Maximum Operating Voltage UL/CSA | Main Circuit 600 V |
| Tightening Torque UL/CSA | Main Circuit 221.3 |
| Part number | 1SFA898113R7000 |
|---|---|
| Type designation | PSTX250-600-70 |
| Brand | ABB |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | ABB and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| EAN | 7320500501542 |
| eCl@ss | 27370907 |
| Minimum Order Quantity | 1 piece |
| Customs Tariff Number | 85371091 |
| Ambient Air Temperature | Operation -25 ... +60 °C, Storage -40 ... +70 °C |
|---|
| REACH Declaration | 2CMT2022-006481 |
|---|---|
| RoHS Declaration | 2CMT2022-006500 |
| RoHS Information | Following EU Directive 2011/65/EU and Amendment 2015/863 July 22, 2019 |
| Toxic Substances Control Act - TSCA | 2CMT2023-006524 |
| WEEE B2C / B2B | Business To Business |
| WEEE Category | 5. Small Equipment (No External Dimension More Than 50 cm) |
| ETIM 7 | EC000640 - Soft starter |
|---|---|
| eClass | V11.0 : 27370907 |
| UNSPSC | 39121521 |
| Package Level 1 Width | 352 mm |
|---|---|
| Package Level 1 Depth / Length | 379 mm |
| Package Level 1 Height | 564 mm |
| Package Level 1 Gross Weight | 18.5 kg |
| Package Level 1 EAN | 7320500501542 |
| Package Level 1 Units | box 1 piece |
| Shipping weight | 18.5 kg |
| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | 11 Nov |
| Stock | In stock |
Source: manufacturer data · Last verified: 30 Oct 2026
| Motor power | Rated current | Part number | Model no | Stock | Dispatch | Price | Add to cart |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 kW | 30 A | 1SFA898103R7000 | PSTX30-600-70 | In stock | $817.71 | ||
| 18.5 kW | 37 A | 1SFA898104R7000 | PSTX37-600-70 | In stock | $903.41 | ||
| 22 kW | 45 A | 1SFA898105R7000 | PSTX45-600-70 | In stock | $955.18 | ||
| 30 kW | 60 A | 1SFA898106R7000 | PSTX60-600-70 | Low stock | $1,096.23 | ||
| 37 kW | 72 A | 1SFA898107R7000 | PSTX72-600-70 | In stock | $1,143.84 | ||
| 45 kW | 85 A | 1SFA898108R7000 | PSTX85-600-70 | In stock | $1,399.73 | ||
| 55 kW | 105 A | 1SFA898109R7000 | PSTX105-600-70 | In stock | $1,634.22 | ||
| 75 kW | 142 A | 1SFA898110R7000 | PSTX142-600-70 | In stock | $2,027.00 | ||
| 90 kW | 170 A | 1SFA898111R7000 | PSTX170-600-70 | In stock | $2,478.70 | ||
| 110 kW | 210 A | 1SFA898112R7000 | PSTX210-600-70 | In stock | $2,768.52 | ||
| 132 kW | 250 A | 1SFA898113R7000 This part | PSTX250-600-70 | In stock | $3,004.19 | ||
| 160 kW | 300 A | 1SFA898114R7000 | PSTX300-600-70 | In stock | $3,739.17 | ||
| 200 kW | 370 A | 1SFA898115R7000 | PSTX370-600-70 | Low stock | $4,550.92 | ||
| 250 kW | 470 A | 1SFA898116R7000 | PSTX470-600-70 | In stock | $5,590.61 | ||
| 315 kW | 570 A | 1SFA898117R7000 | PSTX570-600-70 | In stock | $6,799.90 | ||
| 400 kW | 720 A | 1SFA898118R7000 | PSTX720-600-70 | Low stock | $8,275.22 | ||
| 450 kW | 840 A | 1SFA898119R7000 | PSTX840-600-70 | Low stock | $9,095.89 | ||
| 560 kW | 1050 A | 1SFA898120R7000 | PSTX1050-600-70 | Low stock | $10,765.22 | ||
| 710 kW | 1250 A | 1SFA898121R7000 | PSTX1250-600-70 | Low stock | $12,460.14 |
The rated current of PSTX250-600-70 is 250 A.
The rated operational voltage of PSTX250-600-70 is 208–600 V AC.
The rated motor power of PSTX250-600-70 is 132 kW.
The control voltage range of PSTX250-600-70 is 100–250 V.
The tariff (HS) code on file for PSTX250-600-70 is 853710.
The EAN (GTIN) of PSTX250-600-70 is 7320500501542.
PSTX250-600-70 ships from Türkiye. Shipping calculated at checkout · import duties and taxes paid on arrival. Stock items are dispatched within 1–2 business days.
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